Depakote not metabolizing
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Depakote not metabolizing
| Thu, 04-19-2007 - 6:30pm |
I have been taking Depakote now for about 4 months. In the last two months my moods have become increasing low and depression has set in, big time. I have noticed for the last two months that the meds seem to be present whole in my stool - sorry to be so gross. I never said anything to the pdoc thinking this was normal. Well, after a near break-down yesterday I told my mom about this problem. She told me to tell the pdoc ASAP. I called today and the nurse said this is not normal and my body is likely not absorbing the depakote. She is talking with the pdoc today and is going to call me back. Anyone else ever experienced this with Depakote?
Thanks for the input,
Jenny

Jenny,
When I was looking at Depakote earlier, I noticed a warning that coated particles may sometimes appear in stools--so that what you're seeing, I guess it's a matter of quantity.
Yeah whole pills is a "whole" 'nother story.